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Matt Cardona joins Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray for an interview where he holds nothing back. He talks "The Wrld on GCW", NWA Powerrr and also has some very strong words for current NWA Champion, Trevor Murdoch, that is CAN'T miss. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, an...

Following an explosive GCW event at The Hammerstein Ballroom last night, Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray are joined by Lenny Leonard who was a voice for the show on Fite TV. Plus, friend of the show and in attendance for "The Wrld of GCW", Sam Roberts comes on to give his take and discuss his experience being in the crowd. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now availabl...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: With 2022's WWE Royal Rumble around the corner, Dave LaGreca and WWE Hall of Famers Bully Ray and Mark Henry recap some of the greatest Royal Rumble moments in history. From personal experience to their favorite fan memories, the guys discuss and reminisce all things Rumble-related while getting you ready for this year's epic event. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.  ...

Following Jon Moxley's passionate promo at AEW Dynamite and his in-ring return on Rampage, Tommy Dreamer and Ryan McKinnell talk about the seriousness of sobriety and the importance of hard conversations. But that's not all the news we have on Moxley. A Moxley name drop at Smackdown? What does this mean for the landscape of pro-wrestling?  To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Ma...

Dave LaGreca and Mark Henry are joined by Michelle McCool ahead of the WWE Royal Rumble. Also, the guys spar with Justin LaBar as they hit the biggest topics and stories for this week in pro wrestling. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind th...

Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray are joined by Killer Kross who holds nothing back in this in-depth interview. From his WWE release to his plans for the future, he opens up completely and makes this a sit down you do not want to miss. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray speak with IMPACT Knockouts Champion Mickie James on her current run as champion and her upcoming participation in the WWE's Women's Royal Rumble. Also, Matt Cardona joins Dave & Bully to preview his match against Joey Janela at "The WRLD on GCW" and tells his story from being released by the WWE to becoming one of the hottest names in the pro wrestling world today. To vis...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray sit down with one of the hottest Tag Teams in the world today The Briscoe Brothers. The guys talk about how their careers changed with ROH going on hiatus, the success they've been having in GCW, and what the next chapter may be for the ROH & GCW Tag Team Champions. Also, Dave & Bully react to the Briscoes and ponder on whether AEW or WWE will be a better company for The B...

Tommy Dreamer & Ryan McKinnell react to the news of Mustafa Ali asking for his WWE release. The guys share their thoughts as to what happened, and ponder on where we can see Mustafa Ali outside the WWE. Also, Tommy Dreamer & Dave LaGreca interview Slipknot/Stone Sour Frontman Corey Taylor, which is a must listen! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is now availab...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer discuss which female pro wrestler they predict to be the rising star of 2022. With all of these women chosen being 30 years of age or younger, the guys explain their picks in significant detail as to why this talent will shine brighter than the rest. With perhaps a sleeper pick or two, and women from all different companies,...

Ryan McKinnell & Mark Henry talk about the return of Lita to WWE Smackdown on Friday night.  What will her future be - how long will she be back for?  Will she be a legacy wrestler like Goldberg and have a few short months of a run, or will she be in the WWE again for long term?  Also, Jon Moxley has announced a return date to wrestling and it will happen at GCW.  Mark and Ryan talk about Moxley's...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry recap the history we saw last night on IMPACT where Deonna Purrazzo won the ROH Women's Championship from Rok-C. The guys break down the match ad look to what's in the bright future for Rok-C and The Virtuosa. Also, it's Tony Time with AEW President Tony Khan where he shares an update on how AEW has been since moving to TBS and previews what we will see tonight on AEW Ram...

AEW Dynamite is in the books and Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer react to Brody King's debut, as well as the tension rising between Wardlow & MJF. Also, it's time to Keep it Real as Renee Paquette joins the show to discuss what's been grinding her gears in and out of the pro wrestling world. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUB...

Dave LaGreca and Bully Ray recap NXT 2.0, specifically the opening promo from NXT's new Champion, Bron Breakker. Also, IMPACT World Champion Moose joins the guys to talk all things Hard to Kill, IMPACT and reacts to Booker T's most recent comments on him and the WWE. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear ove...

Off the heels of Monday Night RAW, Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray ponder on the future of former WWE Champion Big E. The guys study the pattern of Big E as champion and compare it to the title runs of contemporary champs. Also, IMPACT Wrestling Hard to Kill's Ultimate X winner Tasha Steelz joins the show and recaps her victory with the guys, as well as plan out her future goals in IMPACT Wrestling. To v...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray discuss the history we witnessed over the weekend with both Mickie James retaining the Knockouts Championship at Hard to Kill and also being announced as an entrant of the WWE Royal Rumble. Plus, it's Monday and that means Dave LaGreca's Pro Wrestling Power Rankings are featured in this episode. Who rises to the top on Dave's list? Find out now!  To visit our partners at C...

PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Tommy Dreamer discuss who they each believe to be a rising star in 2022 when it comes to men in the pro wrestling world. Whether they are champion or just leaving a huge impact in their respected companies, the twist in these male choices is that each talent is 25 years old or under. The guys reveal their picks and explain why each of thes...

Mark Henry and Ryan McKinnell discuss Mickie James shocking the wrestling world when it was announced that she'll be heading to the Royal Rumble!  Ryan and Mark talk about how the wrestling world reacted to this behind the scenes relationship between IMPACT and WWE and how we haven't seen something like this with WWE in years.  Also, AEW's Shawn Dean talks about the growth of AEW Dark to Dynamite...

Dave LaGreca & Mark Henry sit down and have a real talk about diversity in the pro wrestling world and in society. They dive deep into the role it plays in the social media realm. Also, the guys lay out how diversity should be prioritized and discussed properly in personal conversations & posts, as well as a professional setting. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray dissect some of the biggest moments from AEW Dynamite. Bully gives his thoughts on what was shown on TV and Dave gives his insights from being at AEW Dynamite in Newark, NJ. What are the guys' thoughts on Hangman-Danielson 2 & the war of words between MJF and CM Punk? Find out now! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here.   The Master's Class is now available on its own...

Dave LaGreca & Tommy Dreamer discuss the official start of NXT's new era with Bron Breakker winning the NXT Championship. They give their reactions and expectations for Bron & NXT 2.0. Plus, NWA's Nick Aldis joins this episode and has some news to break about the future of NWA and his career. What's going on with NWA & The National Treasure? Find out now! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray talk to pro wrestler and rapper nZo. The Real1 takes the guys on a ride through what's going on with his life in the ring, in the gym, and the recording studio. nZo also previews a new song of his that just dropped and has a favor to ask. What favor does nZo have for Dave & Bully? Find out now! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is now a...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray kick off the year by recapping the biggest news out of WWE Day 1 and that is Brock Lesnar winning the WWE Championship. How does Brock winning the title affect the landscape of the WWE and the Road to Wrestlemania 38? The guys break it down here! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW t...

In this 1-Hour Special, The Busted Open Crew have a deep discussion about Ring of Honor and the impact the promotion had to the pro wrestling world over the past 19 years. Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray reminisce on the legacy of Ring of Honor, and Mark Henry & Ryan McKinnell  break down who are ROH's "Four Pillars" - or wrestlers who are paramount to the history of ROH. Also, the guys talk to ROH Women...

Dave LaGreca & Bully Ray have a heated, must-see conversation about the mic battle on AEW Dynamite: New Year's Smash between Brandi Rhodes & Dan Lambert. Things get even more heated when IMPACT's Sami Callihan joins in and has a lot to say to LaGreca? Do Dave & Sami bury the hatchet before 2021 ends? Tune in now and end the year right with us! To visit our partners at Chewy, click here .   Th...